The Best Glass Baby Bottles

When it comes to glass baby bottles, there’s a wide variety out there. Check out The Bump guide to find the best one for your baby.

If you’re a first-time mom, you may be surprised to discover how many types of baby bottles are available. These days you can find bottles made of BPA-free plastic, silicone, and even steel. And you can’t forget glass baby bottles, a throwback classic that many moms are turning to these days. But these aren’t your mama’s old-school glass bottles. Today’s glass baby bottles have been upgraded to hold their own, which is a good thing, because statistics show they aren’t going away anytime soon. Quite the contrary: glass baby bottles are actually the fastest-growing category in the global baby bottle market. In fact, researchers say the glass baby bottle market will reach about $3 billion by 2021, a growth rate of more than 7% from 2017, while plastic baby bottle sales are projected to increase only 2% during that time period.

Glass vs. Plastic Baby Bottles

When it’s the battle of the bottles in the baby boxing ring, it’s important to know the stats of both competitors before crowning your champion.

In one corner you have plastic bottles, which are usually cheaper, lighter and nonbreakable. In the other you have glass baby bottles, which are heavier, easier to clean and maybe just as sturdy. Hearing “glass” and “babies” in the same sentence may make you cringe, but many glass baby bottles are made from tempered glass, which makes them harder to break. Others offer the option of buying complementary silicone sleeves to help give baby a better grip on the bottle and help prevent breaking if dropped.

Are Glass Bottles Better for Babies?

Perhaps the most important thing about glass baby bottles is that they can offer peace of mind. As parents weigh the pros and cons of each bottle type, one question on their minds is whether glass bottles are better for baby than plastic ones. The debate centers on the chemical compound bisphenol A, more commonly known as BPA. In the past, many plastic bottles were made from polycarbonate and contained BPA. Over the years, there have been concerns about the potentially harmful effects BPA can have on babies, including brain development and behavior, as well as the prostate glands of infants and children. Because of these health concerns, many manufacturers have removed BPA from their plastic baby bottles. Glass baby bottles are naturally BPA-free, so any concerns about the potential health effects of BPA are erased with this type of baby bottle. Since there is no concrete evidence that glass bottles are better for babies, it ultimately comes down to personal preference.

Best Glass Baby Bottles

Whether you’re looking for glass baby bottles for breastfed babies or anticolic glass baby bottles, the shelves are full of solid (and sturdy!) choices. If you’re ready to go glass or go home, check out eight of the best glass baby bottles on the market now.

If you’re looking for a glass baby bottle that is versatile and grows with baby, you’ve found it in the Philips Avent Glass Bottle. Start with the four-ounce bottle and graduate to the eight-ounce bottle as baby’s nutritional needs grow. The Philips Avent nipples are also designed to grow with baby, with four age and stage flow-rate nipples that are compatible with all the Philips Avent glass bottles. And no matter which nipple flow you’re using, they all work to keep air out of baby’s tummy by releasing it back into the bottle.

Evenflo’s Vented + Glass Bottles are perfect for parents who want to try glass baby bottles without breaking the piggy bank. At less than $3 per bottle, these cheap glass baby bottles help combat colic with their patented Proflo Venting Technology, which directs gassy bubbles into the bottle but not the belly. A happy baby belly leads to a happy mommy.

If you’re breastfeeding and need a bottle that closely mimics the nursing experience, Dr. Brown’s is a good bet. Dr. Brown’s bottles are among the best glass baby bottles for breastfed babies because of their nipple venting system. This feature lets air enter the bottle collar and go directly into the internal vent system. From there, the air is channeled through the vent tube, going to the back of the bottle instead of the breast milk or formula. From a preemie flow to the 9-month mark, each of the Dr. Brown’s nipples works to give baby an evenly paced, comfortable flow as he grows. And since baby is at the wheel, the milk flow echoes breastfeeding.

Getting a good latch can be a struggle for some babies. The Chicco NaturalFit Glass Baby Bottle aims to give baby a break with its angled nipple, which works with baby, not against him, to ensure the most secure latch possible. One of the best glass baby bottles on the market, it also grows with baby, beginning with a slow-flow nipple and a five-ounce bottle and working up to a medium-flow angle or straight nipple as baby grows into a larger bottle size.

Let’s call this the Cadillac of glass baby bottles—all the Baby Brezza bells and whistles make feeding time a luxury. With two sizes, a range of flow-rate nipples and the anticolic TruFlo Vent System, the Baby Brezza makes it easy for baby to get all the nutrients without all the air. If you’re looking for wide-mouth glass baby bottles, this one also gets that job done with it’s ultra-wide mouth that makes it easy to fill. Another fancy feature: The bottle is made from borosilicate glass, which makes it safe to transfer from refrigerator to bottle warmer right away, without the fear of glass shattering. Even cleaning is a breeze, because the Brezza includes just two parts, the bottle and the nipple.

If you wanted to try out glass baby bottles but were still a little leery about the whole breakable thing, this Lifefactory bottle may be the one for you. Available in four- and nine-ounce sizes, It comes complete with a silicone sleeve that gives baby a better grip and protects the bottle if dropped. And you can easily take the silicone sleeve off and throw it in the dishwasher with the other bottle parts. Lifefactory also offers three nipples stages, from stage one for newborns to stages two and three for older infants. The bottle is also made from borosilicate glass, which makes it safe to go from cold to hot temperatures quickly without the fear of breakage.

When it comes to glass baby bottles, some mamas (and babies!) prefer wide-neck bottles like the Born Free because of the wider nipple that gets attached to them. This type of nipple and bottle may work better with breastfed babies because it’s closer to the real thing than others. Available in five- and nine-ounce sizes, the Born Free also features an air vent system that redirects air away from baby to prevent colic and fussiness. And at just $10 a bottle, it won’t break your budget. Born Free offers a variety of nipple stages and flows to grow with baby too!

Have you ever heard of baked baby bottle nipples? If not, then meet the Joovy Boob Glass Bottle. The nipples used on these bottles are indeed baked, a unique process that strengthens the silicone and prevents the nipples from collapsing while still keeping them pliable. Like many others on the market, the Joovy bottle can also take drastic temperature changes safely. And it comes with a silicone sleeve that helps keep the bottle safe and secure in baby’s grip. The Joovy bottle is available in five- and eight-ounce sizes, and you can change the nipple sizes (baked, of course!) as baby grows.